Batalik, October 25: Executive Councillor for Tourism and I&FC, LAHDC Kargil, Kacho Mohd Feroz, today conducted a tour of the Batalik region to assess various developmental sites and review ongoing tourism related works in the area.
He was accompanied by Councillor Silmoo, Kacho Feroz Khan, Executive Engineer, Tourism Development Authority (TDA), Syed Mehdi, Assistant Director Tourism, Mohd Ali Tak, representative of AKKTA, Fida Ali, besides other officials from the concerned departments.
During the visit, the EC inspected the War Memorial at Batalik and directed the Executive Engineer, TDA, to prepare a revised estimate for necessary developmental works at the site.
The EC also visited the Indus View Point, located at the edge of India’s forward area along the Line of Control (LoC), offering a unique view of the Indus River as it meanders into Pakistan-Occupied Baltistan (POB). He inquired about the footfall of tourists and civilians at the viewpoint and instructed officials to explore the possibility of constructing a cafeteria at the location.
He was informed that around 800 domestic and international tourists have visited this year in the area. He emphasized that the spot could be included in the itinerary of the Tourism Department and AKKTA to promote tourism in the border region. Kacho directed the Tourism department to promote the area for both tourism and economic growth for locals.
Later, EC Feroz interacted with local villagers, who raised concerns regarding an irrigation khul executed by the BRO. The EC assured them that he would convene a meeting with the Commander BRO, OC, SE Irrigation, and other concerned officials to resolve the issue at the earliest.
